Music to honor a master
Music to honor a master: Ukulele building kits by UW-Stout engineering students are in homage to alum Kuboyama Cross-disciplinary groups also design toolless furniture connections, learn valuable customer perceptions Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – A small black case rests atop a filing cabinet in Assistant Professor Kevin Dietsche’s office. He opens the case and begins strumming a ukulele. The soft music fills the office. Dietsche, an engineering
The Bridge To Hope Day of Giving
What if we all gave on one day?On April 28th, our community will come together for 24 hours of unprecedented giving day to support the amazing work of The Bridge to Hope through Give Big Valleys. Our nonprofit is dedicated to providing support and healing to survivors and families while engaging with the community to recognize and prevent abuse and is one of the charities participating in giveBIG. Help us raise awareness and funds for victims and survivors of abuse by saving the date and making a donation
Equine therapy gives UW-Stout clinical mental health students skills
Equine therapy gives UW-Stout clinical mental health students skills to support clients’ growth Vance Creek Experiential Therapy internships add to clinical training for master’s students Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – There is something therapeutic to a slow, rhythmic trail ride on horseback. You begin to feel grounded in the quiet nature of the woods and in the calming company of horses. The calm can lead to new thoughts or the banishment of worries or a
Royal Credit Union Celebrates Credit Union Youth Month with “Ready, Set, Save!”
Royal Credit Union Celebrates Credit Union Youth Month with “Ready, Set, Save!” EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) is celebrating Credit Union Youth Month this April with the theme “Ready, Set, Save!”, encouraging children and families to build strong savings habits and start their financial journeys early. Credit Union Youth Month is a nationwide celebration focused on helping young people develop confidence and skills around money management. Throughout the month of April, Royal
Institute for Supply Management awards UW-Stout alum
Institute for Supply Management awards UW-Stout alum in 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars Mewhorter honored among international young professionals who stand out as future leaders, passionate problem-solvers Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – Kole Mewhorter, a business administration and supply chain management alum from University of Wisconsin-Stout, is being honored as an Institute for Supply Management 2025 ISM 30 Under 30 Rising Supply
UW-Stout’s new Tree Campus
UW-Stout’s new Tree Campus designation is the latest step in sustainability efforts that protect Earth, benefit budgets University honored for commitment to investing in, protecting trees Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 30, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized University of Wisconsin-Stout as a Tree Campus for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, investment and community engagement. The recognition is the latest chapter in the
Rural high school students explore healthcare paths at CVTC
Rural high school students explore healthcare paths at CVTC By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College A recent hands-on learning experience at Chippewa Valley Technical College gave rural high school students a closer look at healthcare careers and a chance to picture themselves in one. With help from the federal EduSTAT Grant, CVTC’s simulation camp welcomed students from rural schools throughout west-central Wisconsin. Students from Colfax, Cornell, Gilman, and Lake Holcombe attended,
Internships with Yankees, PGA Tour, Vikings, Brewers and beyond
Internships with Yankees, PGA Tour, Vikings, Brewers and beyond give UW-Stout students big-league skills Students get professional experience working with sports professionals Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout senior Carson Leuzinger may be paying a little more attention than usual this year to Major League Baseball’s Opening Day, when the New York Yankees face the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, March 25. That’s because
Take off to Vegas this Fall from the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
Nonstop service from Eau Claire to Las Vegas is officially back this fall, offering travelers a convenient, nonstop option to one of the country’s top leisure and entertainment destinations. Sun Country Airlines will operate this nonstop seasonal route from September 4 through December 7. Local travelers can once again skip the long drive and connect directly to the energy, events, and experiences Las Vegas has to offer. Whether you're planning an adults-only getaway, a long weekend with friends, or a
Goodwill NCW Creates New Role to Advance Community Partnerships
Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW) has appointed Kayla Countney as Partnerships and Development Manager, a newly created role focused on strengthening community partnerships and expanding philanthropic support for its mission of Elevating People by Eliminating Barriers to Employment across north central Wisconsin. In her role, Countney leads donor engagement and stewardship, cultivates corporate and community partnerships, and supports fundraising initiatives such as the annual
CVTC Cosmetology alumna opens barbershop at age 21
By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College As high school graduation neared for Brecken Anderson in 2022, she was laissez-faire about her future. “I didn’t want to choose at 18 what I was going to do for the rest of my life,” Anderson said. While many of her classmates were finalizing college plans, Anderson was unsure whether she wanted to continue school at all. That’s when her mother, who worked in student services at Eau Claire North High School, stepped in. She saw her daughter
CVTC student keeps health care profession in family
By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College Health care isn’t just a career path for Gianna Cork. It’s a family tradition, decades in the making. From physicians and nurses to a pharmacist and paramedic, Cork, 21, grew up surrounded by relatives dedicated to caring for others. But it’s her grandfather’s story of returning to school in his 30s and moving his entire family into student housing to become a general surgeon that stands out. “My grandfather was a physician in New Richmond,
Room & Board furniture design competition
Room & Board furniture design competition carries UW-Stout students’ work from classroom to catalog Decade-long partnership with Minneapolis furniture retailer creates real-world production possibilities for industrial & product design seniors Story Link Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – A decade-long partnership with Room & Board, a national furniture designer and retailer, has helped University of Wisconsin-Stout industrial and product design majors refine
CVTC professional development coordinator leads with learning, lives by music
In the community: CVTC professional development coordinator leads with learning, lives by music By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College By day, Amy Lueck helps colleagues at Chippewa Valley Technical College grow in their careers. By night, and often on weekends, she’s on stage, in rehearsal, or singing alongside others who share her love of music. Lueck, a professional development coordinator at CVTC, jokes that her life sometimes feels like two different worlds. “I kind of feel
Year of Design celebration central to UW-Stout's spring 2026
Year of Design celebration central to UW-Stout's spring 2026 event schedule Community invited to exhibitions, civic and literary conversations, film screenings and performances Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 11, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout steps into spring semester and continues its Year of Design, community members are invited to myriad civic talks, film screenings and literary conversations, art and design exhibitions, and performing arts events for
